Hurricane Irma strengthened to a Category 4 storm Monday, moving west in the Atlantic Ocean and prompting emergency declarations in Florida and Puerto Rico.

This occurred as the destructive Hurricane Harvey still rages.

Florida Governor Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency in all 67 counties in his state.

“In Florida, we always prepare for the worst and hope for the best, and while the exact path of Irma is not absolutely known at this time, we cannot afford to not be prepared,” Scott said in a statement Monday evening.

“This state of emergency allows our emergency management officials to act swiftly in the best interest of Floridians without the burden of bureaucracy or red tape.”

​H​urricane​ Irma​, which is forecast to strengthen on Tuesday night, is set to slam into Puerto Rico on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center, said.